When you’re facing an unexpected pregnancy, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed, like everything is moving at a mile a minute. You may be flooded with questions or simply trying to find a moment to pause and breathe. Before making any decisions, an ultrasound is a vital step in caring for yourself. While a positive pregnancy test confirms that you’re pregnant, an ultrasound provides the important details needed to understand what’s happening inside your body. It’s more than a medical scan, it’s a way to give yourself time and accurate information so you can move forward with peace of mind.
At Oasis Resource Center, we understand how personal this moment is, and we’re here to help you slow things down. We offer cost-free, private pregnancy testing and ultrasounds so you can gain the essential health information you need with clarity and confidence. Our goal is to provide a supportive, welcoming place where you don’t have to navigate this alone.
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1. Confirming the Viability of the Pregnancy
Not every positive pregnancy test results in a viable pregnancy. A pregnancy test only detects the hormone hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin); it cannot determine the health or location of the pregnancy. Research indicates that approximately 10–20% of known pregnancies end in natural miscarriage, often before a woman even realizes it is happening.
An ultrasound is the standard, most reliable tool that can confirm whether a fetal heartbeat is present in an early pregnancy. If a miscarriage has already begun, the body may complete the process naturally, meaning medical or surgical intervention may not be necessary.
2. Identifying the Gestational Age
Your available options and safety depend on how far along the pregnancy is. Estimates based on your last period can be inaccurate. An ultrasound provides precise gestational dating, giving you reliable information and a clear timeline for making informed health decisions.
3. Ruling Out an Ectopic Pregnancy
An ultrasound also confirms that the pregnancy is located in the uterus. In rare cases, a pregnancy implants outside the womb, most commonly in a fallopian tube, resulting in an ectopic pregnancy. This life-threatening condition cannot be treated with either medical abortion or surgical abortion (D&C), and requires specialized medical care. Early detection allows you to receive the urgent medical care needed to protect your health.
Your Next Step Toward Clarity
Getting an ultrasound is an investment in both your physical and emotional well-being. It offers clarity, accurate information, and time to process your situation without pressure. At Oasis Resource Center, we believe you deserve compassionate care and complete information in a private setting.
Contact us today to schedule your free, confidential appointment and gain peace of mind.
Oasis Resource Center does not provide or refer for abortions.
